William Woods University
Fulton, MO
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 726
Graduate Enrollment: 956
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 68.3%
Male/Female: 27% / 73% (2017)
First generation college students: 29.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.7% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 28.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 17.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 11.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 71.6%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 5.4%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 10.7%
Black: 3.9%
Hispanic: 5.4%
Asian: 1.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 3.7%
Non-resident alien: 3.6%
Unknown race: 10.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,236
In-State tuition: $26,730Out-of-State tuition: $26,730
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,190 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $6,782 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,792 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $6,782 (2022)
Average Family Income: $75,990 (2017)
Median Family Income: $52,479 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 56.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,983 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $233 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $21,505 |
| $30k-48k | $22,473 |
| $48k-75k | $23,515 |
| $75k-110k | $24,879 |
| $110k+ | $25,509 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 49%6-year graduation rate: 55%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,983 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,300 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 57.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 62.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,091 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,685 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 20 | $26,406 | $274 | $26,481 ($2,207) | $31,011 ($2,584) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 69 | $271 | $37,182 ($3,099) | $39,472 ($3,289) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 390 | $262 | $44,302 ($3,692) | $44,164 ($3,680) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 21 | $392 | $75,934 ($6,328) | $86,023 ($7,169) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 15 | $222 | $44,274 ($3,690) | $41,025 ($3,419) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 44 | $25,287 | $193 | $30,424 ($2,535) | $38,193 ($3,183) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $28,472 ($2,373) | $41,327 ($3,444) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 20 | $25,545 | $260 | $25,911 ($2,159) | $46,199 ($3,850) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 13 | $293 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | $24,812 | $207 | $35,095 ($2,925) | $55,369 ($4,614) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 56 | $263 | $50,907 ($4,242) | $67,004 ($5,584) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $46,917Full time faculty: 31%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $20,315,980 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $26,009,524 (2022)